The Dark Moon

One

This is their house.

When Alexander Salamander was born his parents, Karry and Dominick, were excited to have a third son.

"Andy, Scott. Come in here and meet your new baby brother." The boys entered. "Boys this is Alexander. Protect him no matter what ok?"

Scott took one look at Alex and shook his head.

"No ways mummy. That not my brwther. He ugwy and haz nos hairs."

"That's because he's just been born. C'mon baby. Give him a chance." Dom said.

"Okays daddy. Only becawse you askeded me."

Andy didn't say anything, only smiled at his little brother.

"He's so adorable."

He saw the pride in his fathers eyes when he talked maturely instead of like the little kid he is. Andy went up to Alex and grabbed his hand. Alex opened his eyes before looking at Andy and cooing. Andy giggled.

Three years later

Seven year old Andy stood outside their house with Alex in his arms and Scott holding his hand. They were staring up at the house as it went down into flames, taking their parents with it.

"Andy?" Scott asked looking up at his older brother.

"Yeah Scott?"

"What are we going to do?"

"I don't know kiddo. We can see if there is any more family. If not we have to go to an orphanage."

"What's an orphanige?"

"Orphanage. Its where kids who have no one so they can be adopted."

"What is adopted?"

"Its where a couple pick you to come live with them. They sign these papers and then you are theirs."

"You're smart Andy."

Andy ruffled his hair. He then looked at the car that pulled in.

"Sons where are your parents?"

Andy pointed at the house.

"Oh those poor children." He heard someone whisper when they saw him point at the house.

"Come with me kids. We'll see if you have any relatives you can stay with."

They got into the police car and soon arrived at a police station. They followed the officer to a desk and he pulled their family history.

"Oh you poor kids. You have no one left but each other. Your Aunt Harriet died last year from a heart attack, your grandparents died when you were three from a car crash, and your uncle Jackal died when he was fifteen from Leukemia. I'm afraid you're gonna have to go to the orphanage."

The officer called the orphanage and told them they had three new kids to pick up. When the lady arrived he asked her to keep the boys together, as they are all they had. The lady agreed and ushered them into the car. They then drove to the huge orphanage. The Lady started talking about the orphanage and when couples usually arrive.

"Couples arrive at nine in the morning sharp. So we want all kids up at eight. The latest you can stay up is ten, and until you are adopted you will be schooled here. Is there any questions?"

"Are we gonna be separated?" Scott asked.

"No you will stay together. I'll tell the parents that if they want one, they must get all of you. Anything else?"

"When we are given rooms, will we be in different rooms?" Andy asked.

"Not if you don't want to. We can put all three of you into the same room if you want."

They nodded and soon they arrived. They got there and she showed them around. They then sat in the room.

"Boys. There is a couple here. Follow me to the meeting room."

They followed her and gasped when they saw the room full of kids. They stood in the line. The couple looking to adopt is a young couple. The woman is five feet tall, has blonde hair, green eyes, and a dazzling smile. The man is six feet six inches tall, has black hair, golden brown eyes, and a piercing in his right ear.

"This is Mr. and Mrs. Scarletscale. They want more then one child."

Mr. Scarletscale led his wife to the beginning of the line and they started asking questions. Soon they got to Andy and his brothers.

"Are you all brothers?" Mrs. Scarletscale asked.

"Yes ma'am." Andy said.

"Aw he is polite."

"Son what happened to you?"

"M-My parents d-died in a f-fire today."

"You guys are new orphans?"

Andy nodded.

"Alright. We will talk to the others then make a decision."

The couple talked to the others and Andy leaned against Scott.

"You OK?"

"I'm so tired."

Scott helped him down before sitting beside him. He gently moved Andy's head so it rested on his shoulder. Soon the couple signed the forms and gave it to the lady.

"Okay. Here's who was adopted today. Andy, Alexander, and Scott Salamander."

Scott grinned and looked at Andy to notice he fell asleep.

"Um....." Scott raised his hand as if to wake him.

"Don't wake him son. He needs rest."

Mrs. Scarletscale lifted Alex and Mr. Scarletscale lifted Andy. Scott followed them as they walked out. They then climbed into a SUV before heading home.